Princess Obienu vs. County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services

Case Background

Princess Obienu filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against Los Angeles County, (erroneously sued as “County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services"). The lawsuit alleged racial and disability discrimination and wrongful termination which led to lost wages and emotional distress. The case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, with Judges Jon R. Takasugi and Richard E. Rico presiding. [Case number: 19STCV33111]

Cause

Princess Obienu, an employee of Los Angeles County, began her role as a Health Education Assistant in December 2008.

Denial of Promotion

In June 2009, after completing he